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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Default 97 Heritage with 21" front - need advice

I have the opportunity to pick up a really sharp 97 Heritage that already has fishtails, chrome front end, chrome hand controls, tons of engine chrome, braided cables, etc. However, I like the 21" front wheel look (got one on my Street Glide) but I can't find much info in regards to putting one on a softail this old. Any info and pics would be great!

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What he needs to know if it is has a mechanical speedometer.
 
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i put a 21" on my 91 fatboy. what do you need to know
 
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Put one on my 97 Heritage Springer. Nothing to know. Just get an EVO model 21". 84-99 bearings and bolt it on.

97 stock does not have a mechanical speedo.

 
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Put one on my 97 Heritage Springer. Nothing to know. Just get an EVO model 21". 84-99 bearings and bolt it on.

97 stock does not have a mechanical speedo.
Thank you! That was what I was looking for.
 
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Put one on my 97 Heritage Springer. Nothing to know. Just get an EVO model 21". 84-99 bearings and bolt it on.

97 stock does not have a mechanical speedo.
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